Hi Everybody,

Well, all I can say is that none of this has been as I expected, and it's all for the better. I feel more energetic than I did before the surgery, and I know it can't be from much weight loss - I'm sure It's the chinese herbalist I've been seeing.

I've been eating things like olives, crackers, grapes, cheese and eggs, in very small amounts, with no problem. I have my first fill on the 2nd March - do you think this will change the food I can eat?

I hope you are all keeping well,

Take care, Rachel.

Rachel.... So glad you are feeling so great! Yes... a fill can change some of the foods you are able to eat... just be sure to eat slowly and chew... chew... chew when trying foods after your fill. Before my first fill I was able to eat nearly anything... after... bread and eggs and chicken were more difficult.

Hi Rachel!

Your title said 11 days on! Does that mean you just got your band 11 days ago?? I think my dr. says liquids for 3 weeks!! YUK. I'm glad to hear you're doing so well. Any words of wisdom for someone getting their band in a week?

Thanks,

Monica

Each person is different with what they can eat. I haven't had a problem with anything yet.

Hi Darcy, Yes I've learnt my lesson with bread and chicken - definitely off the menu for a while. The incisions have also healed really quickly.

I had chocolate today - naughty, naughty.

I hope all is well with you, I'm not sure if this is the best way to send a message but I'm not computer savvy in the slightest.

Take care, Rachel.

Rachel.... So glad you are feeling so great! Yes... a fill can change some of the foods you are able to eat... just be sure to eat slowly and chew... chew... chew when trying foods after your fill. Before my first fill I was able to eat nearly anything... after... bread and eggs and chicken were more difficult.

Hi Monica,

Yes, I had the surgery 11 days ago and the only discomfort I feel is the occassional twinge where some of the incisions are - which have healed really quickly. I'm 335 pounds, and have bounced back remarkably quickly,

From what I can gather, every surgeon says something different. You'll know what feels right for you when it comes to eating - I would stay on liquids for at least a week.

Take care, Rachel.

Hi Rachel!

Your title said 11 days on! Does that mean you just got your band 11 days ago?? I think my dr. says liquids for 3 weeks!! YUK. I'm glad to hear you're doing so well. Any words of wisdom for someone getting their band in a week?

Thanks,

Monica

Rachel, be careful about getting a first fill too soon. You need to be on hard proteins (lean, moist meats and veggies) for a while first...so you can really see how your tummy handles them. Liquids and mushies aren't a true test. And you band needs time to anchor well. Everyone's different, I, personally, waited 2 months. So glad that you're feeling so well so soon. Must be your Dad's good cooking! LOL

Rachel I am very suprised you are getting a fill so soon and are eating olives and crackers and eggs 11 days post op. Most surgeons will not do a fill until 6 weeks post op. They want to be sure your are healed and your band and port are set in place.

What were your doctors post op eating instructions Im curious? Eating solids so soon after surgery is usually not reccomended because again they want your swelling to have gone down and to have everything set in place before you have to go through the digestive procees of digesting solids since it can make the stomach turn and rumble and could possibly make your band slip if it is not totally healed and set in place., anchored in place as some say, It seems strange but every doctor is different, I wish you the best

Rachel~ I am glad your doing so well,but slow down and take it easy . you don't want to over do it. Check with Dr. on getting that fill this early,not sure its a good idea.. Like Lamaddam said. to quickly might not be the best thing to do. Your body is still healing and it needs more time to adjust . Keep us posted! We are just looking out for you and are here if you need us!

Hi Rachel. Ooh, it's scary to me that you're eating solids at only 11 days post op. I'm 5 weeks post op and am just starting to experiment with some solids. Frankly, I'm really glad that my doc takes the conversative approach with reintroducing foods... 2 weeks clear liquids, gradually moving through pureed, creamy, soft, mushy stages. I figure I can be patient to ensure good band health and success. As for a fill, I'm losing weight now and I'm not even going to think fill until I've been on solids a while and know how the band is working. Remember, this isn't a magic bullet, but a lifetime tool.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the info and advice - I'm not sure if I should go back to eating liquids and soft food, but I feel so good that it seems pointless. I'm eating really small amounts of varied food with no problem.

Maybe I got it wrong about the fill on 2nd of March. I'm seeing the surgeon then and just assumed that's what it was for. Maybe it's just a check up.

Take care, Rachel.

Yup.. so often people think it has to do with toleration. This is absolutely a misconception. The reason for liquids/mushies is to allow the band to heal in place and scar tissue to be allowed to anchor it in. Any churning and grinding of solids at this point could set the stage for slippage later on. I think I'd definitely review my post op eating instructions or at least get a verification that solids are okay this early on. Better safe than sorry...

Hi Leatha,

Thanks for the info - I had no idea that that is what's happening.

I think that surgeons sometimes concentrate to much on the actual procedures, and a bit lacking in the before and after care and info.

I'm going to take your advice and go back to the soft stuff.

Thanks again,

Take care, Rachel.